Koko Ricky Posted February 29, 2016 It's pretty obvious Hollywood has, for quite some time now, completely lost touch with what "horror" means in the context of filmmaking. We have all these PG-13 films constantly being shat out, many of them relying on very un-scary gimmicks such as supposedly found footage, supernatural bullshit that relies on the reactions of god-fearing Christians, excessive gore that is semi-pornographic in presentation and, perhaps most pathetically, unseen forces that push and pull on attractive, screaming teenagers. It's pretty dumb. So what's out there that REALLY is scary? It doesn't have to be new. Here are a few of my favorite horror/horror-themed movies, just to give you an idea. The Shining The Thing (1982) Eraserhead Dawn of the Dead (1979) Tetsuo: The Iron Man Reanimator Poltergeist (1982) The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) The Fly (1986) The Evil Dead (1981) Alien Aliens Psycho (1960) The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 0 Share this post Link to post
snapshot Posted February 29, 2016 I feel like i have already seen this thread a year ago . 0 Share this post Link to post
Clonehunter Posted February 29, 2016 I swear to god we had this thread with this title verbatim. Although you seem to have some resentment for found footage, the Blair Witch Project is a bit of a classic and Barry Levinson's The Bay I found to be legitimately frightening (or at least made me wary of lakes and ponds). 0 Share this post Link to post
snapshot Posted February 29, 2016 Actually it happened last year : https://www.doomworld.com/vb/everything-else/72559-good-horror-movies/ :v 0 Share this post Link to post
Inkie Posted February 29, 2016 Wouldn't all movies that are "good" also "not suck"? 2 Share this post Link to post
schwerpunk Posted February 29, 2016 Alright, I got some treats for ya: The Babadook - probably my favourite overall horror movie. It's about more than just the monster. Cube - great aesthetic, concept, execution. Fun to let your imagination go wild with this one. Circle - if you liked the above, you'll love this one. Again, more about the dark side of human nature than an 'oogie-boogie' monster of some kind. 0 Share this post Link to post
june gloom Posted February 29, 2016 It Follows is a masterwork. It takes everything I like from previous eras of film -- 80s, 90s, early 00s -- and turns it on its head. 0 Share this post Link to post
Kontra Kommando Posted February 29, 2016 The original Hellraiser was an amazing horror-film, and very unique compared to most within the genre. 0 Share this post Link to post
Tetzlaff Posted February 29, 2016 Kontra Kommando said:The original Hellraiser was an amazing horror-film, and very unique compared to most within the genre. I' ve only seen Hellraiser II but I liked that one with it's creepy mysterious labyrinth world. 0 Share this post Link to post
HorrorMovieRei Posted February 29, 2016 Whatever I said in this post and also Jacob's Ladder, Black Christmas (1974), Maniac (1980), Possession. 0 Share this post Link to post
MrDeAD1313 Posted February 29, 2016 Night Of The Demons (original) The Innkeepers House Of The Devil Suspiria Videodrome (my personal favorite :) Elmo The Musical And of course all of the Nightmare on Elm Street films :D 0 Share this post Link to post
Chezza Posted February 29, 2016 I stand firm that John Carpenter's "The Thing" is the best horror movie of all time. The sense of isolation, the atmosphere, the freaky monster designs and just straight out everything good about a movie from pacing to acting. I find it difficult to classify Dawn of the Dead, The Evil Dead and Aliens as horror but I guess they all share those elements and have moments. It's a shame that the Alien franchise that was so famous for being scary has literally lost all effect on me. I watch it because I think "wow these Xenomorphs are cool" and want a nostalgia hit. Oh I think the Blob needs some recognition too. 0 Share this post Link to post
Quast Posted February 29, 2016 Kontra Kommando said:The original Hellraiser was an amazing horror-film, and very unique compared to most within the genre. Yup, came to say this. Though the later sequels stink. I will say In the Mouth of Madness is one of my favorites, not sure if it's technically more of a thriller anyway. 0 Share this post Link to post
fraggle Posted February 29, 2016 Under the Skin (2013) was pretty good. 0 Share this post Link to post
Ed Posted March 1, 2016 Antichrist Tetsuo the Iron Man Videodrome The Thing Cemetery Man Zombi II My go to list. Tetsuo is my favorite film of all time. 1 Share this post Link to post
General Rainbow Bacon Posted March 1, 2016 Shutter (Thai) One Missed Call (Japanese) Audition (J) Pulse (J) A Tale of Two Sisters (Korean) 0 Share this post Link to post
Lila Feuer Posted March 1, 2016 Like GoatLord said modern horror went to hell, along with modern comedy. GoatLord said:The Shining The Thing (1982) Eraserhead The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) The Fly (1986) The Evil Dead (1981) Alien In addition to these I also recommend Event Horizon, Marebito, The Mothman Prophecies, Night of the Living Dead '68, The Terminator (it's like a slasher), Jacob's Ladder, Hellraiser 1 & 2, and Alice, Sweet Alice. 0 Share this post Link to post
MrGlide Posted March 1, 2016 The exorcist is good, I don't know why but I laugh my ass off through the whole thing. The cell, Candeyman, Hellraiser movies are a good time. 0 Share this post Link to post
PsychoGoatee Posted March 1, 2016 MrDeAD1313 said:Night Of The Demons (original) The Innkeepers House Of The Devil Susperia Videodrome (my personal favorite :) Elmo The Musical And of course all of the Nightmare on Elm Street films :D Came to post Suspiria! Everybody check that one out, it's so good. Ditto on Videodrome, Nightmare on Elm Street, etc. Demons aka Demoni is a fun one with a rockin' soundtrack. 0 Share this post Link to post
Lila Feuer Posted March 1, 2016 Shit I forgot Candyman, another terrific one. 0 Share this post Link to post
june gloom Posted March 1, 2016 Susperia is amazing. Easily the high point of the 70s Italian horror movement. 1 Share this post Link to post
dew Posted March 1, 2016 If you wish to see a bit different take on horror (psychological drama, touches of black comedy), try The Cremator, a Czechoslovakian cult classic of the inspired New Wave period. 0 Share this post Link to post
Cathedral Posted July 12, 2018 Martyrs 2008 French one. Not the American one. It's shit. 0 Share this post Link to post
MrDeAD1313 Posted July 12, 2018 I'm a big fan of House of the Devil. The Innkeepers is cool as well. Both are directed by Ty West. The Innkeepers is fun for me because it was filmed in my neighboring town :) 0 Share this post Link to post
Grain of Salt Posted July 13, 2018 On 3/1/2016 at 2:21 AM, Ed said: My go to list. Tetsuo is my favorite film of all time. I might have to agree with you. What do you think of the sequels/remakes? 0 Share this post Link to post
Zmbrlje666 Posted July 16, 2018 Grave encounters? Anyone? P.S. I like 90% of the movies mentioned above - of course the classics 0 Share this post Link to post
Barry Burton Posted July 16, 2018 Jacob's Ladder. The first time I had watched this movie, I was blown away at how many influences Silent Hill borrowed from it. It's one of the best horror movies ever and really disturbing. The Thing is another that is superb, with some really great practical special effects (no CGI here!) that look incredible for the time. 1 Share this post Link to post
SoulSphere Posted July 18, 2018 Jacobs Ladder is really scary so is Suspiria. Of newer movies I thought Insidious, The Conjuring and Winchester were not that bad. 0 Share this post Link to post